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A gay rights activist celebrates after SC struck down colonial-era law that makes homosexual acts punishable by up to 10 years in prison, in Mumbai. (Photo: AP)

Nepal stalls on LGBT rights despite early strides

Gay and transgender Nepalis still confronting obstacles to jobs and schools, and marriage equality a distant prospect.

30 Nov 2018 8:21 AM

Of the LGB students who completed an online questionnaire, 65 per cent had carried out non-suicidal self-harm over their lifetime. (Photo: Pixabay)

Lesbian, gay, bisexual students at higher risk of self-harm

Self-harm typically includes behaviour such as cutting, hair pulling, scratching, burning or non-lethal overdoses.

27 Nov 2018 1:38 PM

The lowest rungs of police forces often used the provision for harassment and extortion. The sooner its off the statute book, the easier life would get for LGBTQ people.

Sexual orientation linked to opioid misuse, says US study

Findings suggest that men and women who identify as lesbian, gay, or bisexual are more likely to misuse opioids.

20 Nov 2018 10:54 AM

It has been hailed by some as a landmark moment in Games history and the footage went viral on social media. (Twitter/GusKenworthy)

Let's hope gay Olympians spark even greater change

Let's hope the rest of the world has been watching, and learning, and growing ever more accepting.

21 Feb 2018 12:42 PM

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Spanish Catholic Church held its only same- sex ceremony in 1901

The lesbian couple who trciked them spend the rest of their lives on the run after the truth came out.

21 Feb 2018 8:20 AM

It has been hailed by some as a landmark moment in Games history and the footage went viral on social media. (Twitter/GusKenworthy)

Skier Gus Kenworthy's televised gay kiss with boyfriend lights up...

The 26-year-old American finished 12th in the slopestyle on Sunday but still found himself making headlines.

19 Feb 2018 5:16 AM

Prior research has not found a protective effect like this for support from parents and friends. (Photo: Pixabay)

Romance can counteract effects of bullying

Bisexual men in relationships with women described difficulties discussing their bisexuality and experiencing...

18 Feb 2018 9:16 AM

$Lesbians, the stereotype-laden list by the paper said, \hate men\ and enjoy hugging. (Photo: Pixabay)$ Life

'Spot a gay' list in Malaysian newspaper sparks outrage

The Malay-language tabloid Sinar Harian claimed gay men love to go to the gym -- just to check out other men.

13 Feb 2018 9:29 AM

Among sexual minorities, 40 percent of the teens said they had considered suicide and 35 percent of them planned a suicide attempt (Photo: AFP)

Gay researcher from MP commits suicide in bid to save soulmate'

27-year-old had a premonition that by killing himself, he would save his 'gay' partner from death.

12 Feb 2018 8:45 AM

$\When I came out was when I was able to breathe,\ Rippon said. (Photo: Twitter/Gus Kenworthy)$ Newsmakers

Out Olympians Rippon, Kenworthy share kiss at Winter Olympics

Both the athletes went public with their homosexuality in October 2015, and felt better for it.

10 Feb 2018 7:48 AM

The stepped-up measures follow an outdoor concert in Cairo on September 22 by Lebanese band Mashrou Leila, when the flag representing the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community was raised.(Photo: AP/Representational)

Google removes popular gay dating app from its online store in...

Shocking move comes amid country's crackdown on the LGBTQ community.

2 Feb 2018 1:55 PM

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Religious faith linked to suicidal behaviour in LGBQ adults

The study is limited by a lack of detail about whether a participant's specific religion had stigmatizing views of...

15 April 2018 6:25 AM